Cannonball in Mercury: Will It Float?

Posted by Alex in Science & Tech, Video Clips on March 28, 2009 at 2:06 pm

David Letterman never did anything this cool on his "Will It Float?" skit: here’s one from the BBC involving a cannonball and a bath (!) of mercury.

Link (embedded YouTube clip)

You probably guessed what happened, but it’s cool to see anyways …

 
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Honda's Giant ASIMO Robot Float

Posted by Alex in Car & Vehicle, Science & Tech on December 23, 2008 at 2:49 am

Just in case that car thing doesn’t work out, Honda has a plan B in its quest to dominate the world. Behold, the giant 49-foot tall ASIMO robot replica (masquerading as a float, but we’re not fooled!):

Honda has tested a 49-foot replica of their ASIMO humanoid robot, that’s 12 times the height of the original. The animated replica will be a guest of honor at the 120th Rose Parade as well as kick off Honda’s 50th anniversary of U.S. operations.

The creation called “Hats Off in Celebration” will be completed with natural materials like lettuce seed, rice, carnations and strawflower.

I, for one, welcome our new giant ASIMO robot overlord: Link

 
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